Medical Emergencies

Radiography and Radiation Protection

Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R)

Following the publication of the EU directive (Council Directive 97/43 Euratom), the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 came into force on 1 January 2001. This order sets out legislative measures for the protection of individuals against dangers of ionising radiation in relation to medical exposure.

In Northern Ireland, responsibility for monitoring, inspecting and enforcement of IR(ME)R passed from DHSSPS to RQIA on 15 March 2010.

National Radiological Protection Board

The National Radiological Protection Board is a UK public body set up under the Radiological Protection Act of 1970 with the purpose of disseminating information about the protection of mankind from radiation hazards. The Board consists of a chairman and between seven and twelve other members, appointed by the Department of Health. On 1 April 2005 the NRPB became the Radiation Protection Division of the Health Protection Agency.